3 chapters across the catalog
Bath Salts Donation, Democracy Death, Wisconsin Recall
A donor email written in a "bath salts" style prompts a discussion about Adam Curry's Wikipedia page and "bi-curiosity" rumors. The hosts then play a clip of a distraught voter in Wisconsin claiming that "democracy died" after Governor Scott Walker survived a recall election. They debunk the voter's claim regarding campaign spending disparities.
Governor Scott Walker survived a historic recall election in Wisconsin, defeating Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. The victory is seen as a major blow to organized labor and the Democratic Party's influence in the state. Media coverage of the event focused on the disparity in campaign spending, with some commentators declaring the result the "end of democracy."
An analysis of the Wisconsin recall election spending reveals that while Scott Walker raised over $30 million, Tom Barrett's reported $4 million figure only covered a two-month period. The discussion argues that when outside donations and union spending are included, the financial fight was more balanced than portrayed by outlets like Democracy Now. The hosts suggest the media emphasizes spending gaps to encourage more political donations.
